Edo University Teaching Hospital Provides Modern Health Care Services, Says Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said his government has redesigned, equipped and fortified the former Auchi General Hospital which was recently upgraded to Edo State University Uzairue Teaching Hospital to serve the healthcare needs of not just the people of the area but Nigerians in general.

The newly opened hospital is equipped with modern medical equipment and has more than 100 employees. It will also provide specialist services, such as neonatal care and obstetrics. The hospital will also serve as a teaching hospital for Edo State University and provide quality medical care to Edo State citizens.

Obaseki, who made the declaration while unveiling the Teaching Hospital and the new equipment as well as the commencement of a three-day free medical care to the people in the locality said with the new equipment, the hospital would render modern health care services to the people.

The  Obaseki, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu said the former Auchi General Hospital which was upgraded to a teaching hospital has been redesigned, equipped and fortified to deliver to the people the best medical care not just to the residents but Nigerians in general.

According to him, “the importance of the teaching hospital was to provide quality healthcare delivery and well-being to the people of Edo State in particular and Nigerians in general.”

He also said that the unveiling was to launch the hospital’s three days of free medical care to the people and urged the people to avail themselves of the opportunity of free medical care services irrespective of tribe, religion, or ethnicity.

Vice Chancellor, Edo University, Uzairue, Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor emphasised that one of the basics of Edo State University Teaching Hospital was to foster an environment of collaboration and mutual learning as a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and learn from the experience of others as well as get inspired by the groundbreaking research and achievements that would be shared within the academic community, particularly the University’s students.

According to the VC, the three days of free medical care services are in line with the Teaching Hospital’s Corporate Social Responsibility to the communities of Auchi, Iyamho and Ivioghe in Etsako West and East local government respectively.

The Deputy Governor later performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the paediatric unit, and accident and emergency wards including an additional theatre within the teaching hospital premises.